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Best Time to Visit Madagascar (Month by Month)

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  1. January: Fair
  2. February: Fair
  3. March: Fair
  4. April: Excellent
  5. May: Excellent
  6. June: Good
  7. July: Good
  8. August: Good
  9. September: Excellent
  10. October: Excellent
  11. November: Excellent
  12. December: Good
  1. Excellent
  2. Good
  3. Fair
  4. Poor

Madagascar’s best weather in most areas is from April to December. The warm and relatively dry conditions from September to November are especially good for beach holidays, while the dry months from May to October are best for hiking. For serious wildlife viewing, the shoulder months (April, May, October and November) are often best. From June to September it can be too cold for some animals. It is best to avoid the months from January to March, the peak of the Wet season (November to April).


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calendar Best Time
Generally April, May, October and November (Less rain, good wildlife viewing; but varies by region)
clock High Season
July, August and December holidays (Popular parks get crowded)
percentage Low Season
January to March (Low-season rates might apply; it is less busy)
sun Best Weather
April, May, October and November (Mild weather, less rain)
raincloud Worst Weather
January to March (Wettest months)

May to October Dry Season Winter

  • Beaches are lovely during September and October
  • There is less rain and forest paths are drier
  • Many lemurs have babies in October and November
  • Reptiles and some mammals are less active in most parks from June to September (June to August elsewhere)
  • It gets cold at night in some areas
  • Popular parks get extremely busy during July and August

November to April Wet Season Summer

  • Orchids bloom from October to December or January
  • Usually the best bird-watching months when birds are most vocal
  • Reptiles and some mammals are generally more active
  • Some parks become inaccessible from January to March
  • January or February to March is the cyclone season on the east coast
  • Expect heavy rain in some parks and high humidity
  • Forest paths can become muddy and slippery

Wildlife Photos

Warty chameleon Red ruffed lemur +48 Photos

Best Time To Go by Major Park

Most parks offer year-round wildlife viewing, but there are regional variations. As a general rule, parks in the central highlands and in the east are at their best during the shoulder months of April, May, October and November (although August and September can also be good in some areas). At this time, it doesn’t rain too much and wildlife viewing is at its peak. The dry south, including Berenty Private Reserve, tends to be very hot from December to March, so is best visited from April to October.

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  2. Good
  3. Fair
  4. Poor
  1. Amber Mountain NP
    1. January: Fair
    2. February: Fair
    3. March: Good
    4. April: Excellent
    5. May: Excellent
    6. June: Good
    7. July: Good
    8. August: Good
    9. September: Good
    10. October: Excellent
    11. November: Excellent
    12. December: Good
  2. Andasibe-Mantadia NP
    1. January: Fair
    2. February: Fair
    3. March: Fair
    4. April: Excellent
    5. May: Excellent
    6. June: Good
    7. July: Good
    8. August: Good
    9. September: Good
    10. October: Excellent
    11. November: Excellent
    12. December: Fair
  3. Ankarana Special Reserve
    1. January: Fair
    2. February: Fair
    3. March: Good
    4. April: Excellent
    5. May: Excellent
    6. June: Good
    7. July: Good
    8. August: Good
    9. September: Good
    10. October: Excellent
    11. November: Excellent
    12. December: Good
  4. Bemaraha National Park
    1. January: Poor
    2. February: Poor
    3. March: Poor
    4. April: Fair
    5. May: Good
    6. June: Excellent
    7. July: Excellent
    8. August: Excellent
    9. September: Excellent
    10. October: Good
    11. November: Fair
    12. December: Poor
  5. Ifotaka Forest
    1. January: Poor
    2. February: Poor
    3. March: Poor
    4. April: Excellent
    5. May: Excellent
    6. June: Excellent
    7. July: Excellent
    8. August: Excellent
    9. September: Excellent
    10. October: Excellent
    11. November: Excellent
    12. December: Good
  6. Isalo National Park
    1. January: Fair
    2. February: Fair
    3. March: Fair
    4. April: Excellent
    5. May: Excellent
    6. June: Excellent
    7. July: Excellent
    8. August: Excellent
    9. September: Excellent
    10. October: Excellent
    11. November: Good
    12. December: Good
  7. Masoala National Park
    1. January: Poor
    2. February: Poor
    3. March: Poor
    4. April: Poor
    5. May: Fair
    6. June: Fair
    7. July: Fair
    8. August: Good
    9. September: Excellent
    10. October: Excellent
    11. November: Excellent
    12. December: Good
  8. Ranomafana National Park
    1. January: Fair
    2. February: Fair
    3. March: Fair
    4. April: Excellent
    5. May: Excellent
    6. June: Good
    7. July: Good
    8. August: Good
    9. September: Excellent
    10. October: Excellent
    11. November: Excellent
    12. December: Good

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